Open work permit

[kcward7]

Hi there,
I am also wondering about my open work permit. I applied in-country along with spousal sponsorship. I've called CIC helpline and they can't find my PR or OWP applications via the automated option. Each time I call it say there are no available agents and it hangs up. Is there a trick to getting through to a live person? Also, does anyone know how I may find out my application number for the OWP? I assume it's not the same number as the sponsorship application, since my husbands name is tied to the sponsorship app and my name is tied to the OWP... Thank you! So grateful you all are here.

When did you submit

 

[J_Petunia]

Resubmitted July 21, 2017 by mail by my lawyer. I am still within the processing time, but I would still like to be sure that they received the OWP and are processing it, since it isn't listed in their AOR email.
Also wondering if there is any way to apply for a SIN before having the work permit. It dfoeI'd like to be able to start working as soon as I get my permit.